City of Ballarat, Delacombe, Gab Salkowski

Delacombe Ward

Gab Salkowski

Occupation: Community Services Worker. I currently provide case management.

Resides: Redan

How long have you lived in your ward? For the past 7 years.

Community involvement: Volunteer- ParkRun, the L2P driving mentor program, Ballarat Permaculture Guild… Worked at headspace Ballarat and Mount Rowan Secondary College… A new mothers group, our kindergarten, local libraries and Parent Place.

Associated with a political party or movement?

Endorsed by The Greens… I stand for evidence-based initiatives that prioritise community, climate action and environmental sustainability.

Preferencing: I encourage voters who support council action on climate change, the cost of living and the housing crisis to vote 1 for Gab Salkowski.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support?

I don’t have a set budget… Donations are coming from family, friends, fundraising and Greens supporters.

Three most important issues in your ward?:

Housing crisis – Requires long-term vision, strategic planning, creative solutions and responsible decision making. Safe roads and pedestrian crossings… Seeking and coordinating local solutions to our devastating family violence problem.